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Why Your Orthopaedic Surgeon Wants You to Lose Weight Before Surgery
If you've been told you need to lose weight before joint replacement, you're probably frustrated. You're in pain. The pain makes it hard to exercise. The inability to exercise makes it hard to lose weight. And now someone is telling you the solution…
Mar 3, 2026 · 7 min read

Preparing for Joint Replacement: The Pre-Surgery Checklist Your Surgeon Didn't Give You
Your joint replacement is scheduled. Your surgeon's office gave you a packet of instructions. It covers the medical…
Feb 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Hip Replacement Recovery: A Week-by-Week Guide
Hip replacement is very good at relieving pain and restoring mobility, but recovery takes patience and consistent rehab…
Feb 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Hip Pain Under 50: It Probably Isn't Arthritis (But Here's What It Might Be)
When a 30-something or 40-something shows up with hip pain, arthritis is usually not the answer. But that's where most…
Feb 1, 2026 · 4 min read